Science Museum, Science museum in Santa Margarita Park, A Coruña, Spain
The Science Museum, also known as the Domus, is a science museum in A Coruña, Spain, dedicated to the human body and natural sciences, with interactive areas spread across several floors. The building also houses a planetarium with a dome-shaped projection surface where astronomical shows are presented.
The museum was founded in 1983 and was one of the first of its kind in northern Spain to bring science to a broad public. It became the starting point for a network of science museums that later grew in A Coruña.
The museum is known locally as the Domus and focuses on the human body and how the senses work, which sets it apart from traditional science museums. Families and school groups often spend time here trying out hands-on exhibits rather than just looking at displays.
The museum sits in a park and is easy to reach on foot, though it is worth planning ahead since the exhibitions cover several floors. For the planetarium, it is a good idea to check show times in advance, as performances run at set hours and spots can fill up.
The planetarium here is one of the oldest in Spain and was a rarity in the region when it opened. The dome is built so that visitors feel as if they are sitting directly under an open night sky.
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